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paisleighwils's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
readymcreadleton's review against another edition
5.0
Ive just finished doing reviews from our last trip to the Library with my 6 year old daughter. Of the 10 or so novels we read this round, Running On The Roof Of The World was her favorite. Interestingly, it was also my favorite to read to her. The book caught both of us up in the experiences of two youngsters making a run for it from the soldiers in tibet, to the safety of India. Full marks for this one. Its a fantastic read, and not too hard to follow for younger readers too. :)
ellaec's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
Living under the rule of a Chinese occupation, twelve-year old Tashi sees her parents taken away from her small Tibetan home. Suspected of being involved in an underground revolution to overthrow this rule or, at the very least inform the outside world of what is going on, Tashi’s parents find themselves imprisoned and her only hope seems to cross the Himalayas to India and seek help from the Dalai Lami. Accompanied by her friend, Sam and a pair of yaks, both set off across the Himalayas in search of support.
It is clear from the back of the book that Jess has spent time in this region and living amongst Tibetan culture. There was a sense here of a place which felt a little more real and lived in that I thought I might encounter. The characters may have felt a little Waternised at times and there were some odd plot holes and time-shifts (as if the book had been heavily chopped) but Butterworth does explore interesting questions of dictatorial rule and the pace was a strength.
It is clear from the back of the book that Jess has spent time in this region and living amongst Tibetan culture. There was a sense here of a place which felt a little more real and lived in that I thought I might encounter. The characters may have felt a little Waternised at times and there were some odd plot holes and time-shifts (as if the book had been heavily chopped) but Butterworth does explore interesting questions of dictatorial rule and the pace was a strength.
dananana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gun violence
iforgotilivedhere's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Read this back in 2018 and still think about it
katiecatbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Informative. Adventure. Nice short chapters with beautiful chapter pages.
phenixsnow's review against another edition
2.0
Its hard to enjoy a story when the main character is annoying. I found Tash to be impetuous, stubborn and immature. Rereading the description i see that Tash and Sam are supposed to be 12,but the whole book I had them pegged as 8 to 10 years old. The audiobook narrator voiced her in a way that was almost always whiny and plainitve. She often sounded like a 4 year old.
There book was short and fast paced with lots of action,but the story just didn't work for me.
This is a middle grade novel maybe 5-7th graders, and i think that age would enjoy this story more than I did.
There book was short and fast paced with lots of action,but the story just didn't work for me.
This is a middle grade novel maybe 5-7th graders, and i think that age would enjoy this story more than I did.
krwriter8's review against another edition
5.0
This MG debut is a fast paced adventure set in Tibet during their occupation by China. Tash and her friend Sam are trying to escape through the Himalayas to cross the border into India, armed with some cryptic clues and their loyal yaks.
Parts of this novel were harrowing and others sad. After I finished reading, I wanted to learn more about the historical aspects.
I received an ARC at ALA midwinter.
Parts of this novel were harrowing and others sad. After I finished reading, I wanted to learn more about the historical aspects.
I received an ARC at ALA midwinter.
tonyfrobisher's review against another edition
5.0
Insight into the plight of Tibet
A story of adventure and friendship, of bravery, separation and identity. But a context that is real and continuing, drawing on the experience of the occupation of Tibet by China and the forced exile across the Himalayan mountains for tens of thousands of Tibetans who face religious and cultural persecution.
A middle grade book that should be a catalyst for awareness, discussion and hopefully change.
Beautifully written - the cold of the mountain passes penetrated from the pages.
Highly recommended.
A story of adventure and friendship, of bravery, separation and identity. But a context that is real and continuing, drawing on the experience of the occupation of Tibet by China and the forced exile across the Himalayan mountains for tens of thousands of Tibetans who face religious and cultural persecution.
A middle grade book that should be a catalyst for awareness, discussion and hopefully change.
Beautifully written - the cold of the mountain passes penetrated from the pages.
Highly recommended.